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ZIMBABWE
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There may still be a long way to go, but finally things seem to be looking up for Zimbab-
we. All the bad news that has kept it in the glare of the spotlight - rampant land reform, hy-
per inflation and food shortages - fortunately now seem to be a thing of the past. In reality,
safety has never been a concern for travellers here and, even during the worst of it, tourists
were never targets for political violence. Word of this seems to have spread, as tourists
stream back to the Zim side of the falls.
Victoria Falls
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Having temporarily lost its mantle to Livingstone as the falls' premier tourist town, the
town of Victoria Falls has reclaimed what's historically theirs as tourists return across the
border in numbers.
Unlike Livingstone, the town was built for tourism. It is right upon the falls with neat,
walkable streets (though not at dark, because of the wild animals) lined with hotels, bars
and some of the best crafts you'll find in Southern Africa. While for a few years it felt like
a resort in off-season, there's no mistake about it now - it's officially reopened for busi-
ness.
Sights & Activities
WATERFALL
Victoria Falls National Park
(admission US$30; 6am-6pm) Located just before the border crossing and about 1km
from the town centre, here on the Zim side of the falls you're in for a real treat. The walk is
along the top of the gorge on a path, with various viewing points opening up to the ex-
traordinary front-on panoramas of these world-famous falls. One of the most dramatic
spots is the westernmost point known as Cataract View . Another track leads to the aptly
named Danger Point , where a sheer, unfenced 100m drop-off will rattle your nerves.
From there, you can follow a side track for a view of the Victoria Falls Bridge .
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